1862 Battle of Williamsburg weekend: Colonial Williamsburg
Last weekend Colonial Williamsburg broke with tradition to offer a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels
Armoury, Theater, and Springtime: Colonial Williamsburg
After touring the grand opening of the Armoury project, part I, we toured the gorgeous gardens and watched a hilarious program with the Playbooth Theater.
Snow dusted Colonial Williamsburg for our Costume Renderings
Although the first regimental for my son began humbly, the Colonial Williamsburg tailor sencouraged me to to go period accurate…to my son’s utter delight!
Burgesses served Virginians and Americans: Colonial Williamsburg
Keeping warm and dry, we visited the first three presidents from Virginia throughout their lifetime at various events, for President’s Day Weekend.
Fiesta black gown warms blustery day: Colonial Williamsburg
On Wednesday afternoon the kids and I drove down to CW on a cold and dreary rainy day to be in place as…
Maps, Lafayette, Colonial Williamsburg Restoration
This beautifull and massive map of Virginia was specifically designed for Lafayette when he was chasing down Cornwallis in Virginia in 1781.
Debut of cardinal red cloak and accessories in Snow
Meanwhile I couldn’t help but capture a few pictures of my newest colonial costume accessories, all in cardinal red to buffer the cold, cold snow.
How the Renaissance inspired a Colonial Revival Christmas
During our Renaissance studies, we more fully learned how 15th century Italian artisan Luca della Robbiainfluenced Christmas at Colonial Williamsburg.
Bill of Rights, Fencing, and Dancing: Colonial Williamsburg
On the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the historical interpreters for Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson stepped out of character.
Illumination of the Taverns Christmas: Colonial Williamsburg
Last year, snowflakes wafted down, during the firing of guns, the lighting of cressets and the playing of the fife and drum corps, stopping at each tavern.
